Versatile, high-energy finance executive who leads companies through change and challenge to achieve business objectives. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader with proven ability to produce exemplary results. Able to guide the organization during challenging market conditions while driving forward company initiatives to strengthen employee and customer satisfaction and increase market share. Experienced in operations (former General Manager and COO with P&L responsibility) capable of managing multi-shift operations.AREAS OF EXPERTISE Corporate Finance ~ Financial Reporting; Financial Analysis, Modeling & Strategic Planning; Budgeting and Forecasting; Internal Controls; Inventory Management; Contract Negotiations; Customer & Vendor Relations Human Resources ~ Payroll; Employee Benefits, Insurance & Renewals; 401k & Pension Plans; Performance Evaluations; Counseling/Disciplinary; Vacation/Sick; Compliance; Overtime Control; Unemployment; New Hires Systems / IT ~ ERP Systems; Sage/Peachtree; QuickBooks; MAS 200; Various Custom Software; HRIS; Microsoft Office (advanced); Project Management and Implementation of Various Systems; Managed IT Department and Direct Reports Operations ~ Facilities (new facilities expansion & plant shutdown); managed 24/7 multi-shift operation with over 250 employees; Efficiency & Gross Margin Analysis; Automate Manual Processes; Employee Cross Training